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Originally Posted by Dick Butler
Good Discussion. THanks. Have a friend who in a rwd car and feels there is a benefit to moving to FWD for Aero dynamics. Maybe but same wheel bases or longer when see beretta.103. Cavalier is same as Camaro at 101. I feel you chose what you feel is beneficial. When I built my Camaro I really loved Dave Colberts Monte carlo but knew it wasn't going to win on Aerodynamics and pure MASS so I chose CAMARO. Then built a cavalier and it is very competitive.... but cant measure the advantage.....
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A Cobalt has a .34 Cd and there are RWD cars such a 3rd Gen Firebird which has a .31 Cd.
The aerodynamic effect will vary, no matter if it is a FWD or RWD, based on the amount of rake and the behavior of the car down the track. Also, too much rake, can create other issues such a ground effects since there will be an area of high pressure between the ground and the undercarriage of the car. That is the reason why many cars improve when the belly/undercarriage in enclosed or sealed.